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Dan Matthews

A candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5

Party: Republican

City: Mukilteo, Washington

Education: Graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1968. Holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tacoma. 

Work experience: Retired. Matthews is a decorated Air Force veteran who flew planes in both the Vietnam and Gulf wars. After he left the Air Force, he went on to work as a pilot at Boeing. 

Political experience: Served on the Shoreline School Board in the 1980s.

Family: Married to Jan Matthews. He has four children.

Campaign finance: Has raised more than $40,000 as of Oct. 1, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Notable donations include $4,800 from Country Cousins, Inc. and $4,800 from Rainbow Ranch Properties, LLC.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Denny Heck (D) 2,112,132 55.79%
Dan Matthews (R) 1,674,025 44.21%

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